Charles VI

Charles VI (Charles Roberto Augustus Senital Caliban; born 25 September 2930) is King of Rockfield, having re-ascended to the throne on 8 March 3021. He had previously served as King between 2976 until 2986 prior to the interregnum (period without a monarchy).

Charles was born in 2930 as the son of Prince Philip Caesar, who would later become King Philip III, and Princess Lydia of Lancastria in the Iberian Palace during the reign of Queen Isabel. His early life was spent as second-in-line to the throne and was raised as a Prince of the people. He was educated at Pembroke University, Wiltshire and spent a large portion of his childhood shadowing the Government of Rockfield. In 2941, upon the death of Queen Isabel, Charles' father ascended to the throne as King Philip III, creating the Royal House of Caliban. The ascension of Philip III as King formalized the alliance between Rockfield and Lancastria, due to the marriage alliance in the form of the marriage between Philip III and Princess Lydia of Lancastria, who then became Queen Lydia.

During the thirty-four-year reign of his father, Charles was heir to the throne and continued his life as a notable public servant. His main objective, according to his auto-biography, was to ensure the continuation of the monarchy by ensuring the popularity of the future monarch. Charles married a commoner, the first time the heir to the throne has done so in over two-hundred years, in the form of Maria Senital. Charles was already middle-aged by the time his father died and he ascended to the throne as Charles VI.

Charles was coronated Charles VI on 6 August 2976, the final coronation of a Rockfield monarch, by Pontifex Konstantin VIII and reigned as King for ten years between 2976 and 2986. Towards the end of his reign, the biggest political question facing the country was whether or not to join the United Federation of Planets, which was reformed in 2985. The reformation of the Federation was seen as a big political opportunity for Rockfield, however, the republican nature of the Federation government meant that any membership would come at the cost of the Monarchy. Charles argued that the Monarchy was vital to the culture of Rockfield. However, the Cortes Generales voted to join the Federation on 1 February 2986 with a resolution calling for the abolition of the monarchy. While still a popular institution, Charles attempted to convince the country to support his continuation as King. However, on 4 February, Charles was convinced to abdicate and the monarchy was abolished.

Since abolition, Rockfield gained independence from the Federation and became a republic. Charles has continued to live in Rockfield since, as a wealthy private citizen. In February 3021, the government of Rockfield announced a referendum on the restoration of the monarchy. If passed, the government has confirmed that Charles will be invited to resume his position as King, the first time this has ever happened in Rockfield history.

Titles, styles, honours and arms

Titles and styles

25 September 2930 - 17 April 2941: His Royal Highness Prince Charles Roberto
17 April 2941 - 9 June 2950: His Royal Highness The Prince Charles
9 June 2950 - 9 January 2976: His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Talaga
9 January 2976 - 4 February 2986: His Majesty The King
4 February 2986 - 8 March 3021: His Lordship The Duke of Talaga
8 March 3021 - present: His Majesty The King

As King of Rockfield, Charles VI's full title is:

Charles of the House Caliban, sixth of his name, of the Rock and of the Balancín people, King, Lord of the Iberian Palace and Defender of the Faith

Honours

The Lancastrian Purple Cross 2954
Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice 2962
The Order of St. Konstantin I 2980
The Legion of Honour (Wiltshire) 3014

Arms

During his reign, the arms of Charles VI was the official coat of arms of the House of Caliban and the royal standard of the Kingdom of the Rock. Prior to his ascension, his arms were that of the Dukedom of Talaga.

Issue


Name	Birth	Marriage		Their children
The Princess Elisa, Duchess of Talaga	3 April 2970	15 October 2991	Philip Lear, Duke of Talaga	Prince Oberon Prince Thomas Princess Mary
Mary, Princess Royal	10 August 2975	N/A